Nothing Linked to Terrorism Found on Nnamdi Kanu, DSS Witness Tells Court

A witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday that no instruments of terrorism were found in the possession of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The anonymous DSS operative, testifying as a prosecution witness under tight security measures, stated that during the arrest and search operations on Kanu, no weapons, explosives, or materials linked to terrorism were recovered.

“There was nothing found in his possession that could be described as an instrument of terrorism,” the witness told the court during cross-examination.

This development comes as Kanu faces a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism and incitement. He has been in DSS custody since his controversial extradition from Kenya in 2021. Kanu and his legal team have consistently maintained his innocence, claiming the charges are politically motivated.

Speaking outside the courtroom, Kanu’s lead counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, emphasized that the witness’s admission supports the defense’s longstanding position that the government lacks concrete evidence to substantiate the terrorism allegations.

“This testimony confirms what we’ve said from the beginning — that Nnamdi Kanu is not a terrorist, and there is no physical evidence to support such a claim,” Ejimakor said.

The court proceedings were held under heightened security due to the sensitive nature of the case, which has drawn significant public and international attention.

Justice Binta Nyako, who is presiding over the trial, adjourned the case to allow further cross-examination and the continuation of witness presentations. The next hearing date is expected to be announced soon.

As the legal process continues, questions remain about the fairness of the trial, the legality of Kanu’s extradition, and the broader implications for civil rights and political dissent in Nigeria.

Kanu’s supporters have called for his immediate release, citing the DSS witness’s testimony as proof that the case lacks merit.